The One-Eyed Pirate The one-eyed pirate (cover one eye)He’s fierce, and he’s tough (clench fists & scowl)He digs for buried treasure (digging motion)But it’s never enough. (shake head)He lives on a ship (hold up flat hand, thumb out)Way out on the sea. (rock hand in curvy motion, other hand under it)His parrot is his only friend, perch hand on shoulder)Except for me. (point to self)

Ten Little Pirates Ten little pirates stood in a row, (Hold up 10 fingers.)They bowed to their heads to the captain so! (Lower and raise fingers.)They marched to the left; (March hands to left.)They marched to the right. (March hands to right.)They shouted yo ho! (Cup hand by mouth.) And gave their captain a fright. (Hands over heart.)

ACTION SONG: Pirate Song by Andy Zfrom the album Welcome to AndylandThis is a great song that involves counting! Easy to make up actions to as well 🙂

FLANNEL ACTIVITY: This Old PirateThis old pirate, has a hat Where a skull and crossbones sat. With an Ar, Ar, Ar, and an Ay Matey! This old pirate sailed the sea.

Additonal Verses: This old pirate has a hook, uses it to hold a book. This old pirate has a map, keeps it handy in his lap This old pirate has a bird, barely knows a single word. This old pirate has a ship, travels the world in a single trip. This old pirate looking for treasure, more than anyone could measure!

CRAFT:Pirate HatsThese are simple and fun — kids always love something they can wear! I found the pirate hat template from clker.com. I added yarn to brass fasteners to secure the hat so the children could take them on and off easily.